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#WorldCup: “We Will Die Against Iceland” – Wilfred Ndidi

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Wilfred Ndidi has stated that Nigeria’s players are now looking forward to their next game against Iceland on Friday at Volgograd Arena after failing to impress in their opening 2018 World Cup tie. On Saturday, the three-time African champions succumbed 2-0 to Croatia and will have to secure a

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‘I Am Not Under Pressure’- Gernot Rohr Speaks Ahead Of Iceland Clash

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has insisted he is not under pressure ahead of Friday’s Group D clash against Iceland. It will be their second group game at the 2018 World Cup, following a 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their first fixture. Rohr, speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, declared that […]

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#WorldCup: Don’t Return Home If You Lose To Nigeria, Maradona Warns Argentina Coach

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2018 0

Argentina Legend Diego Maradona has issued a scathing assessment of his country’s World Cup draw with Iceland, warning manager Jorge Sampaoli that he would not be welcome back home unless he changes his tactics. Argentina got a rude shock in their opening match against Iceland and need to win their remaining matches against Croatia and […]

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#WorldCup: Reporters: Russia’s unpaid World Cup team

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2018 0

Construction workers building stadiums for Russia to host the FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup face exploitation and labor abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. FIFA, the worldwide football association, has yet to fully deliver on its commitments to conduct effective monitoring of labor conditions ahead of the Confederations Cup and World Cup, […]

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Video review system makes World Cup debut

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

If the strongest advocates of Video Assistant Referees are to be believed, World Cup football will never be the same again after the TV review system makes its debut at the finals on Thursday. With this one innovation, they believe, contentious refereeing decisions will be a thing of the past, wrongs will be righted and […]

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#WorldCup: Super Eagles To Get N18m For Every Goal Not Replied

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Super Eagles of Nigeria will get 50,000 USD (N18m) for every unreplied goal scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, oil giants Aiteo have revealed. Aiteo who are the official partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made the disclosure on Thursday. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of Aiteo Global Group, Benedict […]

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#WorldCup: Nigeria set to tussle with Croatia (Drop Your Predictions Here)

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Stakes can hardly be greater for Croatia and Nigeria in their first round clash as a mistake here could likely mean the farewell from the knockout stage ambitions. The highly-important affair is scheduled for Saturday evening at Kaliningrad Stadium. Nigeria will certainly be a tough nut to crack for all rivals in the group. Gernot […]

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#WorldCup: Portugal To Battle Spain Today @ 5pm (Drop Your Predictions Here)

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

The second day of the World Cup brings us the mouth-watering derby as Spain take on neighboring Portugal in the battle for the first place in the Group B. Both sides should still feel comfortable about passing the group regardless of the outcome here given they are to battle the likes Morocco and Iran for […]

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#WorldCup: Jose Mourinho Names 4 Teams To Qualify For Semi-Final (Predict Yours Too)

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has predicted the four teams he believes will reach the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In an interview with RT Sport, Mourinho named Portugal, Brazil, Argentina and Germany as his World Cup semi-finalists. The United boss is backing his native Portugal for a productive run in Russia […]

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#WorldCup: We will beat Croatia if we concentrate – Victor Moses

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

Chelsea star Victor Moses is eager to start his World Cup campaign with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on a high and has warned his teammates that they cannot afford to lose their opening game against Croatia on Saturday, as the game might prove to be a defining one for them in the competition. Moses […]

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List Of Countries That Refused To Vote For Morocco To Host 2026 #WorldCup

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

At least 11 African countries did not vote for Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup. They are: Benin, Guinea, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Botswana, Cape Verde and Lesotho are the other countries. Instead they opted for a joint bid of the United States of America (USA), Mexico and Canada, […]

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Russian Lawmaker Begs Women Not To Have Sex With Foreigners During World Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2018 0

Russian women have been told to resist the temptation to enter intimate relationship with foreign players and fans alike during the month long display of soccer artistry. A senior law maker in Russia Tamara Pletnyova who gave the charge on Wednesday said sex with foreigners while the competition lasted could result into pregnancy later leading […]

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World Cup: Kogi floats 25 viewing centres

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

The Kogi Government says it has concluded arrangements to establish 25 viewing centres where people can watch live World Cup matches in Russia. The government said on Tuesday in Lokoja that the centres would be located at the headquarters of the each of the 21 local government areas in the state. The Director-General, Media and […]

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Buhari cancels FEC meeting, wants Eagles to excel in Russia

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, cancelled the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) to receive the Russia 2018 World Cup-bound Super Eagles of Nigeria. The event, which held at the Council Chambers, afforded Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo the opportunity to bid the players farewell as they departed for their sixth appearance at the World […]

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Russia 2018: Team spirit will help us against Croatia, Iceland, Argentina – Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2018 0

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team may have no match winners, but team spirit and tactics will see them soar over their group D opponents at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles are the least ranked team in the group and accordingly, book makers believe the odds are […]

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World Cup: NCAC mobilises 3 million-man for Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) says it is mobilising three million-man support across the globe for the Super Eagles for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Director-General of the Council, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “We […]

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George Weah tutors Nigeria on winning World Cup in Russia

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2018 0

Liberian President, George Weah, has said the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, have the potential to win the World Cup billed for Russia in June if the rights things are done. Weah is the only African player to win the coveted World Best award in his days as a professional footballer. Responding to a […]

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Certainly, Nigeria will not botch this World Cup!

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2018 0

After Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was sewn up, the most important issue was hearing about the Super Eagles preparation. What friendlies would they be involved in? Where will the pre – World Cup camp be located? Have they settled their World Cup bonuses (only Africans will understand this point)? However, […]

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FIFA ranking: Nigeria slip as Germany stay top

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2018 0

Nigeria went down one notch in the latest FIFA Coca Cola World ranking of national teams announced today. The Super Eagles who will be playing in the Russian World Cup, were ranked 52nd, one place down from their position last month. Cameroon slid six points to displace Nigeria at 51st. Tunisia were the first African […]

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Morocco launches 2026 World Cup campaign and logo

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2018 0

Morocco launched its campaign to host the 2026 World Cup in Casablanca on Tuesday. Bidding for their fifth finals, the Moroccans are up against a joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States. “Morocco 2026 will showcase the best of football, at the heart of the world,” said bid chairman Moulay Hafid Elalamy. The […]